Do Indian passport holders with UK Tier 2 need to get a tourist visa for Mexico?
I'm an Indian passport holder currently resident in the UK under a Tier 2 (General) visa and planning on going to Mexico on a holiday. So I was looking into the rules on the Mexican embassy in the UK and the following text on the "Visa for other countries nationals" suggests I don't need a visa in advance:
According to the new regulations who entered into effect on 18th, May 2016 (article 26 of the Guidelines and Requirements for Migratory Services) regarding foreign nationals visiting Mexico, holders of a valid UK visa, regardless their nationality, are not required to apply for a Mexican visa as a tourist, business (Non-Lucrative Activities) or transit visitors for a stay of up to 6 months. This regulation does not apply to British Travel Document holders.
PERMANENT RESIDENT IN THE UK (ILR / ILE / PERMANENT RESIDENTS)
According to Mexican regulations which came into force in June 2009, Permanent residents in the United Kingdom wishing to travel to Mexico do not require a visa to enter the country as tourists or business visitors for up to 180 days and as visitors in transit for up to 30 days, regardless their nationality.
So which one is correct? Are Tier 2 holders with an Indian passport allowed visa-free / visa on-arrival entry to Mexico?
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Can I travel to Mexico on UK visa with Indian passport?
Since July 1, 2016, the Indian nationals holding valid and in force visa/ residence permit for Canada, USA, Japan, UK, any member states of Schengen Area are allowed to enter into Mexican territory without requiring a separate Mexican visa for visits up to a maximum period of 180 calendar days.Do Indian passport holders need visa for Mexico?
Yes, according to the visa policy for Mexico, Indian passport holders must have a valid visa to enter the country. In addition, Indians must also have a valid FMM Tourist Card for Mexico. Both of these travel permits are required for visits for the purposes of tourism, leisure, or business.Do I need Mexico visa if I have UK visa?
According to the Mexican visa policy, UK passport holders are not required to have a visa for Mexico for short stays as a tourist or to attend business meetings. Although Brits are visa-exempt, they must have a valid Mexico Tourist Card.Can b2 visa enter Mexico?
B-1 or B-2 Visas: During your visit to the U.S., you may visit Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days and re-enter the U.S. as long as you re-enter within the period noted on the Form I-94 which you received when you first entered.Mexico Visa On Arrival Immigration Indian Passport Holder.
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